# Istanbul 2026 trade fairs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-2026-manufacturing-trade-fairs
> Updated: 2026-07-27T03:29:57.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 6.

Building on earlier announcements, Istanbul’s autumn 2026 exhibition calendar continues to expand. The International Tourism Fair (ITF 2026) remains set for 24–25 September at the Yenikapı Eurasia Show and Art Center, targeting over 17,000 tourism professionals from more than 50 countries, with a Tourism Summit, online B2B matchmaking and a Turkish Airlines fare discount.

The Foodist International Food & Beverage Products Exhibition will run 1–4 September at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. Co‑organised by Tüyap, the ALZ Group and backed by the Türkiye Food Platform, the fair aims for a top‑three global ranking, expecting more than 70,000 professional visitors from 150 countries, including VIP buyer delegations from 50 focus markets, and strong interest from the Balkans, Europe and the Middle East. The B2B platform is designed to link Turkish producers with international buyers.

A new Istanbul Global E‑Export Summit (IGEXX) is scheduled for 3–5 September at the Halic Congress Center. Jointly organised by the Turkey Exporters Assembly and the Electronic Trade Operators Association, the summit expects over 6,000 participants from 60 countries, 2,500 B2B meetings and a showcase of digital trade opportunities for Turkish exporters.

Together with EXPO3D Istanbul (17–19 September), MAKTEK Eurasia (28 September–3 October) and the ITM 2026 textile fair, these events underline Turkey’s strategy to position Istanbul as a year‑round hub for global industries and to attract investment, talent and technology across manufacturing, textiles, tourism and food sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Turkey to host Istanbul Global E‑Export Summit and Foodist Food & Beverage Expo in September 2026

Turkey’s TİM and ETİD will host the IGEXX e‑export summit (Sept 3‑5 2026) and the Foodist Istanbul food‑beverage expo (Sept 1‑4 2026), targeting thousands of international buyers and exporters.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-host-istanbul-global-eexport-summit-and-foodist-food-beverage-expo-in-september-2026

### 2026-07-24: Istanbul to Host Foodist International Food Fair in September 2026

The Foodist İstanbul international food fair will run 1‑4 Sept 2026 at Tüyap, drawing 70,000 visitors from 150+ countries and aiming to rank among the world’s top three food exhibitions.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-foodist-international-food-fair-in-september-2026

### 2026-07-20: Upcoming Hospitality and Tourism Fairs Announced in Spain and Turkey

Málaga will host the expanded H&T 2027 hospitality fair in February, while Istanbul prepares the ITF 2026 tourism fair for September, both featuring international exhibitors and business networking.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upcoming-hospitality-and-tourism-fairs-announced-in-spain-and-turkey

### 2026-07-18: Turkey's Expo3D Fair Spotlights Future 3D Careers and AI-Centered University Programs

Expo3D Istanbul will showcase future 3D professions while Haliç University stresses AI‑centric curricula, urging students to plan careers around emerging digital‑manufacturing and AI trends.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-expo3d-fair-spotlights-future-3d-careers-and-ai-centered-university-programs

### 2026-07-07: Istanbul to host MAKTEK Eurasia and ITM 2026 trade fairs

Istanbul will host two major 2026 fairs—MAKTEK Eurasia for manufacturing tech and ITM for textile machinery—drawing international firms and showcasing automation, digital production and industry recovery hopes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-maktek-eurasia-and-itm-2026-trade-fairs

### 2026-07-05: Istanbul to Host EXPO3D 2026 Showcasing Turkey's Additive Manufacturing Growth

Turkey's EXPO3D Istanbul, scheduled for 17‑19 Sept 2026, will highlight rapid growth in additive manufacturing, drawing over 100 firms and projecting a $250 M trade impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-expo3d-2026-showcasing-turkeys-additive-manufacturing-growth

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